Fun with Fat Quarters 15 gorgeous sewing projects for using up your fabric stash

Containing 15 fresh, fun fat-quarter projects, from doorstops and drawstring bags to tablemats, aprons and cushions, this book is ideal for sewers of all abilities. It starts with a comprehensive techniques section, guiding you through a variety of useful techniques, from inserting a zip and sewing buttonholes to creating patchwork. The techniques are fully explained and are combined with easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. The book then leads on to the projects; each contains inspiring photography, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints and tips. Each project is made from fat quarter fabric, but there is no reason why you cant cut your own or use up some of your cherished left-over stash fabrics instead.

Internationally accredited sewing machine expert, Wendy Gardiner, has been editor of leading sewing magazines, Vogue Patterns, Sewing World and Sew Hip and has produced major books and DVDs on sewing, which she passionately promotes as a fun, affordable hobby. She runs a sewing resource website, isew.co.uk, which is packed with projects, tips and techniques. Wendy also teaches, runs creative sewing weekends and is a regular guest presenter on shopping channels Ideal World and Create & Craft TV.

Introduction 6
What is a Fat Quarter? 8
Materials 10
Tools 12
Techniques 16
Projects 40
Fabulous Flowers 42
Drawstring Bags 46
Reversible Bag 48
Quilted Cosmetic Bag 50
Door Stop 54
Party Clutch 58
Retro Mini Pinny 62
Diamond Star Mat 66
Al Fresco Placemat 68
Tucked and Stitched Cushion 72
Disappearing 9-Patch Bag 76
Draught Excluder 80
Cushion with Piping 82
Baby Playmat 86
Pillowcase Dress 90
Templates 94
Index 96